Instinct and Reason

Opposite meaning words

Instinct noun - Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli.

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Reason is an antonym for instinct in idea topic.

Reason noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

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Instinct is an antonym for reason in sense topic.

good	good instinct	good reason
similar	similar instinct	similar reason
common	common instinct	common reason
original	original instinct	original reason
Other adjectives: single, simple, strong, big, huge, little.

Her raw determination can be one of her best assets, and a part of the reason she's liked by her friends, especially as it's usually fuelled by a protective instinct and a sense of responsibility.

Source: Literature / The Mediator
The reason: the aliens are effectively countless, they can be easily bred and they have little to no survival instinct.

Source: Cannon Fodder
Sweet Pool, made by the same company, has six endings, depending on how much you gave into your "instinct" or "reason".

Source: Multiple Endings / Visual Novels

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